These Fruit Explosion Muffins are packed with berries and have a strawberry surprise in the center! They are just as good as your bakery favorite but made completely from scratch. Happy New Year friends! Ashley here again with your new favorite muffin recipe 🙂 This has been one of my “bucket list” baking items for some time now. One of my favorite muffins has always been the jam-filled muffins from the bakery — that little pop of flavor in the center is so good!...

These delicious baked jicama fries are a low-carb alternative to French fries and are coated with savory seasonings! They’re oven-roasted for that perfect crispy, golden brown outer layer. You’re going to love them! I’m all about homemade fries. They’re just so good! If you’re looking for more healthy alternatives to French fries, try these zucchini fries, avocado fries, and sweet potato fries! Oven-Baked Jicama Fries Recipe If you’ve never tried them before, jicamas are a Mexican yam that resemble a beet but have flesh similar to a potato....

This easy grilled lemon chicken recipe just requires a few ingredients and grills up in just a few minutes! It’s tender and juicy and packed with lots of fresh flavors! Firing up the grill is one of the best parts of the summer because it means it’s time for some new recipes! Try out some of my other grilling favorites like this shrimp, these vegetables or this delicious steak!...

These British baked beans can be made with dried or canned beans. Quick and easy, very economical and utterly addictive! Heinz baked beans recipe So there’s no misunderstanding, let me explain upfront that this recipe is for British style baked beans which comes in a semi-clear tomato sauce and is traditionally served for breakfast. It’s completely different to Southern Baked Beans which is a Southern food staple and comes with a darker, more intense flavoured sweet/savoury sauce....

It takes time to make, but if you truly want the best, it’s worth it! More stocks: chicken stock | vegetable stock Let me say from the outset: homemade beef stock requires effort. It takes time – I’m talking minimum 4 hours, up to 10 hours is best – there’s a pile of hot bones to discard, and big cooking vessels that’ll need cleaning. So one might ask: Why make beef stock at home?...

Honey Butter Baked Chicken Honey Butter Chicken Ingredients: Seriously, only four ingredients to make this simple baked chicken recipe! It comes together so quickly and easily, even you will be amazing at the flavors and tenderness this chicken dinner has to offer. Chicken Breasts: Fresh, thawed chicken ready to be baked. Honey: Thickens the sauce and adds a hint of sweetness! Margarine or Butter: Melted and stirred in for a buttery flavor blend....

Grilled Beef Burgers are one of the most amazing things you can sink your teeth into, especially when they are done right! Be prepared, because these will be the best burgers you have ever had! Cooking on the grill is a fantastic way to eat, especially in the summer when you do not want to heat up the kitchen. To have incredible food and still stay cool, try these tried and true, Huli Huli, Avocado Chicken and Steak!...

This sweet and sour sauce is perfectly tangy and zesty! It will add a delicious flavor to just about anything and will only take you about 10 minutes to make! I love a good sauce to dip things in and this sweet and sour sauce is no exception! Make up some Egg Rolls, Sweet and Sour Chicken, and some Pork to use this in and you will agree with me… It’s the best!...

Italian Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad is a fresh and delicious salad filled with avocado, tomato, red onion, cucumber and mozzarella cheese balls. Tossed in a tangy lemon Italian glaze and topped with feta cheese, you won’t be able to get enough! Last week I had one of my BFF’s from Chelsea’s Messy Apron come and hang out with me in my kitchen and we made this amazing salad together. We both love a good salad....

Margaritas If, like me, it makes you ill thinking how much you’ve spent on cocktails in your lifetime, it’s time to get onto the band wagon of making margaritas at home! Ridiculously easy, it’s a party starter that’s fresh and zingy with just enough sweet, and certainly with a good kick of alcohol that’s going to get you buzzing in no time! What goes in Margaritas Here’s what you need – it’s easy as 1-2-3: (With “parts” being anything from a shot glass, a tablespoon, a mug or a bottle – just use the same measuring vehicle for each ingredient!...

Plus, my very simple tips for cooking salmon on the BBQ – no more burnt salmon, and how to stop salmon from sticking to the grill! Grilled Salmon I feel like a lot of people are intimidated at the thought of cooking salmon on the BBQ. Fear of it sticking to the grill, of flaking into bits when handling it. Or of the sugar in marinades causing it to burn into a black bitter mess....

Celebrate your favorite mouse with these delicious and cute Mickey Mouse cupcakes!! My kids LOVE these! They are delicious and festive and will work for any celebration. Cupcakes are just the best! They come in every flavor with every type of frosting on top, and then you just have to change them up with different toppings and fillings. Try out some more of my favorite cupcakes, like these red velvet cupcakes, these lemon blueberry cupcakes, and these delicious banana cupcakes!...

Just like the name says, these crack potatoes are so good you’ll be addicted! It’s an easy, cheesy side dish that the whole family will love. Shredded potatoes covered in a cheesy ranch sauce topped with bacon. What could be better? I’m a little potato obsessed. They’re so hearty and filling, and you can serve them up in a million different ways! A few of my favorite recipes that you need to try: parmesan garlic roasted potatoes, garlic butter hasselback potatoes, and of course- air fryer French fries for a quick and easy treat!...

Throw a fun party and ring in the new year with this fantastic New Year’s charcuterie board! Endless options of sweet and savory finger foods will keep your guests awake until midnight. The end of the year is a great time to host a get-together with friends and family in town. I have so many favorite appetizers and recipes that are perfect for entertaining. You can even leave a spot on your board for some of these delicious appetizers....

This 5 ingredient Cookie Butter frozen pie will rock your tastebuds and make you one happy camper! Plus it takes less than 15 minutes to make, and an hour to freeze. A few years ago my husband and I took a trip to Belgium. And of course, while we were there I had to get a Belgium Waffle. When we walked into the waffle shop, we had a lot of options, and because we were traveling I went with the recommendation of the server…Speculoos....

Luscious yet fresh and bright from the herbs and lemon, it’s delicious alone but pairs especially well with fish, prawns and chicken. An effortless creamy Baked Risotto recipe There will always be a time and place for risotto made the traditional way, stirring leisurely at the stove for a good 25 minutes as cookbooks and Italian nonnas have always insisted. This no-stir, no-sauté, “dump and bake” risotto recipe is for all the other times....

Egg recipes are a favourite around here because I always have some on hand! Try omelettes the Chinese way with Egg Foo Young, healthy grab-n-go Egg Muffins, a big Frittata to share or everybody’s favourite Quiche Lorraine. Who says omelettes are just for breakfast? No no no!!! Omelettes are terrific for any time of the day. And it’s a master recipe that everyone should know! How to make an omelette It’s this simple:...

Plus, there’s a load of veggies mixed through so this One Pot Chinese Chicken and Rice is a complete meal! CHINESE CHICKEN AND RICE – A ONE POT WONDER! Hands up everyone who would make fried rice more often but you never seem to have day old cooked rice when the craving hits? If you’ve got your hand raised high – then this one is for YOU!! The rice in this recipe tastes like fried rice but it’s made from scratch using uncooked rice....

Real Pasta with Creamy Zucchini Sauce – NOT “Zoodles”! If you landed here expecting one of those low carb zucchini pasta “zoodle” recipes, you’re going to be sorely disappointed because this is about as far as you can get from a health food trend. It’s real spaghetti all the way, in all its carb loaded glory, and the zucchini pasta sauce is swimming in cream. Low carb? Absolutely not. Low fat?...

Garlic roasted chicken with vegetables is a whole chicken rubbed with an herb butter then stuffed with a mixture of seasonings. Roasted in a large skillet combined with fresh, flavorful vegetables! This combination is perfect for any dinner time meal! If you love your instant pot, you can also make this roast chicken recipe in less time. Garlic Roasted Chicken with Vegetables The perfect combination of chicken with vegetables is just what every family loves at dinner time....